2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 332 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 106 L |
