2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mustang | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
