2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 219 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 966 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2560 mm |
