2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 971 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | F-150 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |