2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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2005 Ford Mustang | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |