2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Saleen S7
To start off, 2009 Saleen S7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 539 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 273 kg more than 2009 Saleen S7.
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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Ford | Saleen |
Model | Mustang | S7 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2692 mm |