2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 143 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. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger. 1997 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Ranger | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |