2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mustang | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
