2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Marcos TSO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Marcos TSO would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (412 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TSO. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TSO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO. 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, 2005 Marcos TSO (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Marcos TSO | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Marcos | Ford |
Model | TSO | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 412 HP |
Torque | 534 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1635 kg |