2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang. 2012 Ford F-250 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. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 132 L |
