2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 34 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Tacoma | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |
