2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Expedition. 2012 Ford Expedition 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. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 127 L |
