2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 941 kg more than 2003 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 305 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 106 L |
