2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 2009 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |