2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1299 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2864 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 61 L |
