2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 661 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 61 L |
