2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 628 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (377 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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2005 Ford Mustang | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | F-150 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 377 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2624 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |