2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 599 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
