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Specifications Comparison: 2002 Ford Mustang vs 2008 Ford Mustang

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2002 Ford Mustang

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
3.8L V6RWD193225
3.8L V6RWD193225
GT4.6L V8RWD260302
GT4.6L V8RWD260302

2008 Ford Mustang

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
4.0L V6RWD210240
4.0L V6RWD210240
GT4.6L V8RWD300320
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD500480
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD300320
GT4.6L V8RWD300320
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD500480

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2002 Ford Mustang

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
3.8L V6RWD500.83
3.8L V6RWD500.83
GT4.6L V8RWD560.93
GT4.6L V8RWD560.93

2008 Ford Mustang

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
4.0L V6RWD520.86
4.0L V6RWD520.86
GT4.6L V8RWD651.07
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD921.52
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD651.07
GT4.6L V8RWD651.07
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD921.52

Gas Mileage

2002 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
3.8L V6RWD192723
3.8L V6RWD192723
GT4.6L V8RWD172420.5
GT4.6L V8RWD172420.5

2008 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
4.0L V6RWD162420
4.0L V6RWD162420
GT4.6L V8RWD152218.5
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD142017
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD152218.5
GT4.6L V8RWD152218.5
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD142017

2002 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
3.8L V6RWD12.09.010.0
3.8L V6RWD12.09.010.0
GT4.6L V8RWD14.010.011.0
GT4.6L V8RWD14.010.011.0

2008 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
4.0L V6RWD15.010.012.0
4.0L V6RWD15.010.012.0
GT4.6L V8RWD16.011.013.0
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD17.012.014.0
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD16.011.013.0
GT4.6L V8RWD16.011.013.0
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD17.012.014.0

Gas Tank Size

2002 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
3.8L V6RWD15.759.4
3.8L V6RWD15.759.4
GT4.6L V8RWD15.759.4
GT4.6L V8RWD15.759.4

2008 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
4.0L V6RWD16.060.6
4.0L V6RWD16.060.6
GT4.6L V8RWD16.060.6
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD16.060.6
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD16.060.6
GT4.6L V8RWD16.060.6
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD16.060.6

Gas Tank Range

2002 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
3.8L V6RWD298423361
3.8L V6RWD298423361
GT4.6L V8RWD266376321
GT4.6L V8RWD266376321

2008 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
4.0L V6RWD256384320
4.0L V6RWD256384320
GT4.6L V8RWD240352296
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD224320272
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD240352296
GT4.6L V8RWD240352296
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD224320272

2002 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
3.8L V6RWD480681581
3.8L V6RWD480681581
GT4.6L V8RWD428605517
GT4.6L V8RWD428605517

2008 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
4.0L V6RWD412618515
4.0L V6RWD412618515
GT4.6L V8RWD386566476
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD360515438
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD386566476
GT4.6L V8RWD386566476
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD360515438

Towing Capacity

No Data Available: 2002 Ford Mustang Towing Capacity

2008 Ford Mustang

Towing Capacity

Trim Engine Drive train Towing Capacity (lbs)
4.0L V6RWD1,000 lbs.
4.0L V6RWD1,000 lbs.
GT4.6L V8RWD1,000 lbs.
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD1,000 lbs.
GT4.6L V8RWD1,000 lbs.

Legroom

2002 Ford Mustang

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (in) 2nd Row Legroom (in) 3rd Row Legroom (in) 4th Row Legroom (in) 5th Row Legroom (in)
3.8L V6RWD42.629.9
3.8L V6RWD42.629.9
GT4.6L V8RWD42.629.9
GT4.6L V8RWD42.629.9

2008 Ford Mustang

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (in) 2nd Row Legroom (in) 3rd Row Legroom (in) 4th Row Legroom (in) 5th Row Legroom (in)
4.0L V6RWD42.730.3
4.0L V6RWD42.730.3
GT4.6L V8RWD42.730.3
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD42.730.3
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD42.730.3
GT4.6L V8RWD42.730.3
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD42.730.3

2002 Ford Mustang

Legroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (cm) 2nd Row Legroom (cm) 3rd Row Legroom (cm) 4th Row Legroom (cm) 5th Row Legroom (cm)
3.8L V6RWD108.275.9
3.8L V6RWD108.275.9
GT4.6L V8RWD108.275.9
GT4.6L V8RWD108.275.9

2008 Ford Mustang

Legroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (cm) 2nd Row Legroom (cm) 3rd Row Legroom (cm) 4th Row Legroom (cm) 5th Row Legroom (cm)
4.0L V6RWD108.577
4.0L V6RWD108.577
GT4.6L V8RWD108.577
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD108.577
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD108.577
GT4.6L V8RWD108.577
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD108.577

Headroom

2002 Ford Mustang

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (in) 2nd Row Headroom (in) 3rd Row Headroom (in) 4th Row Headroom (in) 5th Row Headroom (in)
3.8L V6RWD3835.8
3.8L V6RWD38.135.5
GT4.6L V8RWD3835.8
GT4.6L V8RWD38.135.5

2008 Ford Mustang

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (in) 2nd Row Headroom (in) 3rd Row Headroom (in) 4th Row Headroom (in) 5th Row Headroom (in)
4.0L V6RWD38.836.3
4.0L V6RWD38.634.7
GT4.6L V8RWD38.836.3
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD38.836.3
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD38.634.7
GT4.6L V8RWD38.634.7
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD38.634.7

2002 Ford Mustang

Headroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (cm) 2nd Row Headroom (cm) 3rd Row Headroom (cm) 4th Row Headroom (cm) 5th Row Headroom (cm)
3.8L V6RWD96.590.9
3.8L V6RWD96.890.2
GT4.6L V8RWD96.590.9
GT4.6L V8RWD96.890.2

2002 Ford Mustang

Headroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (cm) 2nd Row Headroom (cm) 3rd Row Headroom (cm) 4th Row Headroom (cm) 5th Row Headroom (cm)
4.0L V6RWD98.692.2
4.0L V6RWD9888.1
GT4.6L V8RWD98.692.2
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD98.692.2
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD9888.1
GT4.6L V8RWD9888.1
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD9888.1

Ground Clearance

2002 Ford Mustang

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (in) Ground Clearance Rear (in) Ground Clearance Min (in) Ground Clearance Max (in)
3.8L V6RWD3.6
3.8L V6RWD4.3
GT4.6L V8RWD4.0
GT4.6L V8RWD4.6

2008 Ford Mustang

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (in) Ground Clearance Rear (in) Ground Clearance Min (in) Ground Clearance Max (in)
4.0L V6RWD5.7
4.0L V6RWD5.7
GT4.6L V8RWD5.7
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD5.7
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD5.7
GT4.6L V8RWD5.7
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD5.7

2002 Ford Mustang

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (cm) Ground Clearance Rear (cm) Ground Clearance Min (cm) Ground Clearance Max (cm)
3.8L V6RWD9.1
3.8L V6RWD10.9
GT4.6L V8RWD10.2
GT4.6L V8RWD11.7

2008 Ford Mustang

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (cm) Ground Clearance Rear (cm) Ground Clearance Min (cm) Ground Clearance Max (cm)
4.0L V6RWD14.5
4.0L V6RWD14.5
GT4.6L V8RWD14.5
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD14.5
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD14.5
GT4.6L V8RWD14.5
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD14.5

Height

2002 Ford Mustang

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
3.8L V6RWD53.24.43135.11.35
3.8L V6RWD53.14.42134.91.35
GT4.6L V8RWD53.24.43135.11.35
GT4.6L V8RWD53.14.42134.91.35

2008 Ford Mustang

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
4.0L V6RWD55.74.64141.51.42
4.0L V6RWD55.44.62140.71.41
GT4.6L V8RWD55.74.64141.51.42
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD55.74.64141.51.42
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD55.44.62140.71.41
GT4.6L V8RWD55.44.62140.71.41
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD55.44.62140.71.41

Length

2002 Ford Mustang

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
3.8L V6RWD183.215.27465.34.65
3.8L V6RWD183.215.27465.34.65
GT4.6L V8RWD183.215.27465.34.65
GT4.6L V8RWD183.215.27465.34.65

2008 Ford Mustang

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
4.0L V6RWD187.615.63476.54.76
4.0L V6RWD187.615.63476.54.76
GT4.6L V8RWD18815.67477.54.78
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD18815.67477.54.78
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD18815.67477.54.78
GT4.6L V8RWD18815.67477.54.78
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD187.615.63476.54.76

Width Without Mirrors

2002 Ford Mustang

Width W/O Mirrors

Trim Eng. Drive train Width W/O Mirrors (in) Width W/O Mirrors (ft) Width W/O Mirrors (cm) Width W/O Mirrors (m)
3.8L V6RWD73.16.09185.71.86
3.8L V6RWD73.16.09185.71.86
GT4.6L V8RWD73.16.09185.71.86
GT4.6L V8RWD73.16.09185.71.86

2008 Ford Mustang

Width W/O Mirrors

Trim Eng. Drive train Width W/O Mirrors (in) Width W/O Mirrors (ft) Width W/O Mirrors (cm) Width W/O Mirrors (m)
4.0L V6RWD73.96.16187.71.88
4.0L V6RWD73.96.16187.71.88
GT4.6L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88
GT4.6L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88

Wheelbase

2002 Ford Mustang

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
3.8L V6RWD101.38.44257.32.57
3.8L V6RWD101.38.44257.32.57
GT4.6L V8RWD101.38.44257.32.57
GT4.6L V8RWD101.38.44257.32.57

2008 Ford Mustang

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
4.0L V6RWD107.18.922722.72
4.0L V6RWD107.18.922722.72
GT4.6L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
GT4.6L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD107.18.922722.72

Curb Weight

2002 Ford Mustang

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
3.8L V6RWD3,208 lbs.193 hp16.6 lbs/hp
3.8L V6RWD3,066 lbs.193 hp15.9 lbs/hp
GT4.6L V8RWD3,379 lbs.260 hp13.0 lbs/hp
GT4.6L V8RWD3,241 lbs.260 hp12.5 lbs/hp

2008 Ford Mustang

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
4.0L V6RWD3,461 lbs.210 hp16.5 lbs/hp
4.0L V6RWD3,336 lbs.210 hp15.9 lbs/hp
GT4.6L V8RWD3,601 lbs.300 hp12.0 lbs/hp
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD4,040 lbs.500 hp8.1 lbs/hp
Bullitt GT4.6L V8RWD3,483 lbs.300 hp11.6 lbs/hp
GT4.6L V8RWD3,483 lbs.300 hp11.6 lbs/hp
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD3,920 lbs.500 hp7.8 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2002 Ford Mustang

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
3.8L 6 Cyl.5.0 Qts.4.7 L5W-20
4.6L 8 Cyl.6.0 Qts.5.7 L5W-20

2008 Ford Mustang

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
4.0L 6 Cyl.5.0 Qts.4.7 L5W-30
4.6L 8 Cyl.6.0 Qts.5.7 L5W-20
5.4L 8 Cyl.6.4 Qts.6.1 L5W-50

Battery Size

2002 Ford Mustang

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard5910 1/16" x 7 5/8" x 7 3/4"

2008 Ford Mustang

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
V8/4.6L96R9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8"

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2002 Ford Mustang

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Coupe Standard Trunk Volume10.9 ft30.31 m3
2dr Coupe Deluxe Trunk Volume10.9 ft30.31 m3
2dr Coupe Premium Trunk Volume10.9 ft30.31 m3
2dr Coupe GT Deluxe Trunk Volume10.9 ft30.31 m3
2dr Coupe GT Premium Trunk Volume10.9 ft30.31 m3
2dr Convertible Deluxe Trunk Volume7.7 ft30.22 m3
2dr Convertible Premium Trunk Volume7.7 ft30.22 m3
2dr Convertible GT Deluxe Trunk Volume7.7 ft30.22 m3
2dr Convertible GT Premium Trunk Volume7.7 ft30.22 m3

2008 Ford Mustang

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Coupe Deluxe Trunk Volume13.1 ft30.37 m3
2dr Coupe Premium Trunk Volume13.1 ft30.37 m3
2dr Coupe GT Deluxe Trunk Volume13.1 ft30.37 m3
2dr Coupe GT Premium Trunk Volume13.1 ft30.37 m3
2dr Coupe Shelby GT500 Trunk Volume13.1 ft30.37 m3
2dr Convertible Deluxe Trunk Volume9.7 ft30.27 m3
2dr Convertible Premium Trunk Volume9.7 ft30.27 m3
2dr Convertible GT Deluxe Trunk Volume9.7 ft30.27 m3
2dr Convertible GT Premium Trunk Volume9.7 ft30.27 m3
2dr Convertible Shelby GT500 Trunk Volume9.7 ft30.27 m3

Timing Belt Or Chain

2002 Ford Mustang

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
3.8L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.6L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Ford Mustang

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
4.0L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.6L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.4L V8 SuperchargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

Exterior Colors

2002 Ford Mustang

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Black Clearcoat [Black]
Electric Green Clearcoat Metallic [Green]
Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat [Dk.Red]
Mineral Gray Clearcoat Metallic [Gray]
Oxford White Clearcoat [White]
Satin Silver Clearcoat [Silver]
Sonic Blue Clearcoat [Blue]
Torch Red Clearcoat [Red]
Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic [Dk.Green]
True Blue Clearcoat Metallic [Blue]
Zinc Yellow Clearcoat [Yellow]

2008 Ford Mustang

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Alloy Clearcoat Metallic [Gray]
Black Clearcoat [Black]
Dark Candy Apple Red Clearcoat [Red]
Grabber Orange Clearcoat Metallic [Orange]
Performance White Clearcoat [White]
Silver Clearcoat Metallic [Silver]
Torch Red Clearcoat [Red]
Vapor Clearcoat Metallic [Silver]
Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic [Blue]
Windveil Blue Clearcoat Metallic [Blue]

Interior Colors

2002 Ford Mustang

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Dark Charcoal w/Cloth Buckets w/Recliners [Dk.Gray]
Medium Graphite w/Cloth Buckets w/Recliners [Gray]
Medium Parchment w/Cloth Buckets w/Recliners [Tan]

2008 Ford Mustang

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Black Cloth Roof [Black]
Black Vinyl Roof [Black]
Dark Charcoal w/Aberdeen Embossed Leather Sport Bucket Seats [Gray]
Dark Charcoal w/Fabric Sport Bucket Seats [Gray]
Light Graphite w/Aberdeen Embossed Leather Sport Bucket Seats [Gray]
Light Graphite w/Fabric Sport Bucket Seats [Gray]
Medium Parchment w/Aberdeen Embossed Leather Sport Bucket Seats [Tan]
Medium Parchment w/Fabric Sport Bucket Seats [Tan]
Parchment Vinyl Roof [Tan]

Steering Wheel Size

2002 Ford Mustang

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
15"3 3/4"AXX

2008 Ford Mustang

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
15"4"C

Wiper Sizes

2002 Ford Mustang

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches) Passenger's (inches) Rear (inches)
2020None

2008 Ford Mustang

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches) Passenger's (inches) Rear (inches)
2220None

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