2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2008 Ford E-150 are equipped with a 4,606 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 167 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 868 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 132 L |
