2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | F-250 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 144 L |