2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 531 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2005 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (310 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (249 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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2005 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 249 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |