2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 294 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 45 L |
