2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150. 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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Ford F-150 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-150 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |