2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 530 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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 (298 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Mustang | Liberty |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 51 L |