2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 9 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1193 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition. 2011 Ford Expedition 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. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Expedition |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 2675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 127 L |