2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 Automatic
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 Automatic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 Automatic. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 Automatic weights approximately 88 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (434 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 Automatic. (427 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 | 2004 Ford Mustang 4.6 Automatic | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
