2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Ford F-150

To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. Both 2007 Ford Mustang and 2001 Ford F-150 are equipped with a 5,408 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mustang. (495 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mustang. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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