2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Marcos TS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Marcos TS would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. 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 Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Mustang | TS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |
