2008 Ford E-250 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 528 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250. 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-250. 2008 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford E-250 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | E-250 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 412 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1635 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 61 L |