Ford Mustang vs Dodge RAM 1500
Overview | |
MSRP$19,835 | MSRP$21,455 |
Listings9649 | Listings9687 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic vehicles ever made, and its recent overhaul brought new, retro styling, updated powertrain options, and new tech to the storied muscle car. The 2006 Mustang still rides high from that 2005 redesign, but gets a quieter interior and updated tech for the new model year. The Mustang is offered as either a fastback coupe or as a convertible, and can be had with either a V6 or V8 engine. The V6 is a 4.0-liter unit that produces 210 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. The 4.6-liter V8 in the Ford Mustang GT makes 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard. The Mustang competes against the Nissan 350Z, Hyundai Tiburon, Pontiac GTO, and Chrysler Sebring. It’s targeted at new-car buyers that want a classic American muscle car with the amenities of a modern vehicle. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.0L 210 hp V6 | Engine3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower210 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway20 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 210 hp V6 | Engine Name3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Torque240 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower210 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length0.0 in | Bed Length76.3 in |
Cargo Space13.1 cu ft | Cargo Space0.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3373 lbs | Curb Weight4516 lbs |
Height54.4 in | Height74.4 in |
Length187.6 in | Length207.7 in |
Width73.8 in | Width79.9 in |
Wheelbase107.1 in | Wheelbase120.5 in |
Maximum Payload0 lbs | Maximum Payload1830 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Standard Payload | Standard Payload1750 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity8650 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,835 | $21,455 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic vehicles ever made, and its recent overhaul brought new, retro styling, updated powertrain options, and new tech to the storied muscle car. The 2006 Mustang still rides high from that 2005 redesign, but gets a quieter interior and updated tech for the new model year. The Mustang is offered as either a fastback coupe or as a convertible, and can be had with either a V6 or V8 engine. The V6 is a 4.0-liter unit that produces 210 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. The 4.6-liter V8 in the Ford Mustang GT makes 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard. The Mustang competes against the Nissan 350Z, Hyundai Tiburon, Pontiac GTO, and Chrysler Sebring. It’s targeted at new-car buyers that want a classic American muscle car with the amenities of a modern vehicle. | The Dodge Ram is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road today, and certainly has notable exterior styling, thanks to its crosshairs-style grille and bulbous hood that rests on top of bulging fenders. The styling has been in place since the early 1990s, and the 2002 redesign kept the majority of the style in place. It's an excellent truck with plenty of virtues to draw in truck buyers, but the full-size segment has heated up to the point that it’s hard to find a bad apple. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.0L 210 hp V6 | 3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5250 rpm | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 20 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 210 hp V6 | 3.7L 215 hp V6 |
Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5250 rpm | 215 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 0.0 in | 76.3 in |
Cargo Space | 13.1 cu ft | 0.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3373 lbs | 4516 lbs |
Height | 54.4 in | 74.4 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 207.7 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 79.9 in |
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 120.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 0 lbs | 1830 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Standard Payload | 1750 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 8650 lbs |
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