2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 4 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 10 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 (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Hilux |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |