2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Ford F-150
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 F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-150 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford F-150.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |