2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
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 Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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 (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2009 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |