2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 906 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Explorer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |