2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 346 kg more than 2002 Ford Mustang.
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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Mustang | Liberty |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |