2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Ford GT
To start off, 2009 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford GT weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford GT | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |