2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2006 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Because 2006 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang. 2006 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 114 L |
