2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 810 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (321 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
