2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,399 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 40 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 242 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 59 L |
