2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 252 kg more than 2009 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 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Ram | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6690 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3013 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 827 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 61 L |