2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1987 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 284 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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 E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 1987 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-150 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2560 mm |
