2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 441 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |