2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 7 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2011 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | F-450 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 142 L |