facebook pixel

Specifications Comparison: 2002 Ford Mustang vs 2016 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

2016 Ford Mustang

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD310320
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD435400
3.7L V6RWD300280
EcoBoost2.3LRWD310320
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD310320
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD435400
GT5.0L V8RWD435400
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD526429
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD526429
3.7L V6RWD300280

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD1342.21
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD871.43
3.7L V6RWD811.33
EcoBoost2.3LRWD1342.21
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD1342.21
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD871.43
GT5.0L V8RWD871.43
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD1011.66
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD1011.66
3.7L V6RWD811.33

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD202924.5
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD152419.5
3.7L V6RWD192823.5
EcoBoost2.3LRWD213226.5
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD213226.5
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD162520.5
GT5.0L V8RWD162520.5
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD142117.5
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD142117.5
3.7L V6RWD192823.5

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD12.08.010.0
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD16.010.012.0
3.7L V6RWD12.08.010.0
EcoBoost2.3LRWD11.07.09.0
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD11.07.09.0
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD15.09.011.0
GT5.0L V8RWD15.09.011.0
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD17.011.013.0
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD17.011.013.0
3.7L V6RWD12.08.010.0

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD15.558.7
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD16.060.6
3.7L V6RWD16.060.6
EcoBoost2.3LRWD15.558.7
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD15.558.7
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD16.060.6
GT5.0L V8RWD16.060.6
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD16.060.6
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD16.060.6
3.7L V6RWD16.060.6

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD310449379
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD240384312
3.7L V6RWD304448376
EcoBoost2.3LRWD325496410
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD325496410
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD256400328
GT5.0L V8RWD256400328
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD224336280
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD224336280
3.7L V6RWD304448376

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD499723610
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD386618502
3.7L V6RWD489721605
EcoBoost2.3LRWD523798660
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD523798660
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD412644528
GT5.0L V8RWD412644528
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD360541451
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD360541451
3.7L V6RWD489721605

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

2016 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)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD44.530.8
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD44.530.8
3.7L V6RWD44.530.8
EcoBoost2.3LRWD44.530.6
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD44.530.6
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD44.530.6
GT5.0L V8RWD44.530.6
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD44.529
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD44.529
3.7L V6RWD44.530.6

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

2016 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)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD11378.2
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD11378.2
3.7L V6RWD11378.2
EcoBoost2.3LRWD11377.7
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD11377.7
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD11377.7
GT5.0L V8RWD11377.7
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD11373.7
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD11373.7
3.7L V6RWD11377.7

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

2016 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)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD37.635.7
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD37.635.7
3.7L V6RWD37.635.7
EcoBoost2.3LRWD37.634.8
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD37.634.8
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD37.634.8
GT5.0L V8RWD37.634.8
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD37.634.8
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD37.634.8
3.7L V6RWD37.634.8

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)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD95.590.7
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD95.590.7
3.7L V6RWD95.590.7
EcoBoost2.3LRWD95.588.4
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD95.588.4
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD95.588.4
GT5.0L V8RWD95.588.4
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD95.588.4
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD95.588.4
3.7L V6RWD95.588.4

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

No Data Available: 2002 Ford Mustang Turning Diameter & Radius Curb To Curb

2016 Ford Mustang

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

Trim Eng. Drive train Diameter Curb To Curb (ft) Diameter Curb To Curb (m) Radius Curb To Curb (ft) Radius Curb To Curb (m)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD37.811.518.95.8
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD37.811.518.95.8
3.7L V6RWD36.511.118.25.5
EcoBoost2.3LRWD36.511.118.25.5
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD37.811.518.95.8
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD37.811.518.95.8
GT5.0L V8RWD37.811.518.95.8
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD40.412.320.26.2
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD40.412.320.26.2
3.7L V6RWD36.511.118.25.5

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

No Data Available: 2016 Ford Mustang Ground Clearance (inches)

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

No Data Available: 2016 Ford Mustang Ground Clearance (cm)

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD54.94.58139.41.39
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD54.94.58139.41.39
3.7L V6RWD54.94.58139.41.39
EcoBoost2.3LRWD54.44.53138.21.38
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD54.44.53138.21.38
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD54.44.53138.21.38
GT5.0L V8RWD54.44.53138.21.38
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD54.24.52137.71.38
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD54.24.52137.71.38
3.7L V6RWD54.44.53138.21.38

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD188.315.69478.34.78
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD188.315.69478.34.78
3.7L V6RWD188.315.69478.34.78
EcoBoost2.3LRWD188.315.69478.34.78
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD188.315.69478.34.78
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD188.315.69478.34.78
GT5.0L V8RWD188.315.69478.34.78
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD188.915.74479.84.8
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD188.915.74479.84.8
3.7L V6RWD188.315.69478.34.78

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

2016 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)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD75.46.28191.51.92
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD75.46.28191.51.92
3.7L V6RWD75.46.28191.51.92
EcoBoost2.3LRWD75.46.28191.51.92
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD75.46.28191.51.92
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD75.46.28191.51.92
GT5.0L V8RWD75.46.28191.51.92
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD75.96.33192.81.93
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD75.96.33192.81.93
3.7L V6RWD75.46.28191.51.92

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD107.18.922722.72
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
3.7L V6RWD107.18.922722.72
EcoBoost2.3LRWD107.18.922722.72
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD107.18.922722.72
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
GT5.0L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
3.7L V6RWD107.18.922722.72

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD3,642 lbs.310 hp11.7 lbs/hp
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD3,825 lbs.435 hp8.8 lbs/hp
3.7L V6RWD3,469 lbs.300 hp11.6 lbs/hp
EcoBoost2.3LRWD3,532 lbs.310 hp11.4 lbs/hp
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD3,532 lbs.310 hp11.4 lbs/hp
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD3,705 lbs.435 hp8.5 lbs/hp
GT5.0L V8RWD3,705 lbs.435 hp8.5 lbs/hp
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD3,760 lbs.526 hp7.1 lbs/hp
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD3,760 lbs.526 hp7.1 lbs/hp
3.7L V6RWD3,526 lbs.300 hp11.8 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

2016 Ford Mustang

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
2.3L 4 Cyl. 99H Turbo5.7 Qts.5.4 L5W-30
3.7L 6 Cyl. 99M6.0 Qts.5.7 L5W-20
5.0L 8 Cyl. 99F8.0 Qts.7.6 L5W-20
5.2L 8 Cyl. 99Z10.0 Qts.9.5 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"

2016 Ford Mustang

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard67R9 1/8" x 6 15/16" x 6 15/16"
Cold Standard Climate96R9 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

2016 Ford Mustang

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Fastback V6 Trunk Volume13.5 ft30.38 m3
2dr Fastback EcoBoost Trunk Volume13.5 ft30.38 m3
2dr Fastback EcoBoost Premium Trunk Volume13.5 ft30.38 m3
2dr Fastback GT Trunk Volume13.5 ft30.38 m3
2dr Fastback GT Premium Trunk Volume13.5 ft30.38 m3
2dr Fastback Shelby GT350R Trunk Volume13.5 ft30.38 m3
2dr Fastback Shelby GT350 Trunk Volume13.5 ft30.38 m3
2dr Convertible V6 Trunk Volume11.4 ft30.32 m3
2dr Convertible EcoBoost Premium Trunk Volume11.4 ft30.32 m3
2dr Convertible GT Premium Trunk Volume11.4 ft30.32 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

2016 Ford Mustang

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
2.3L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.7L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.0L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.2L V8Timing 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]

2016 Ford Mustang

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Competition Orange [Orange]
Deep Impact Blue Metallic [Blue]
Guard Metallic [Gray]
Ingot Silver Metallic [Silver]
Magnetic Metallic [Gray]
Oxford White [White]
Race Red [Red]
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat [Red]
Shadow Black [Black]
Triple Yellow Tri-Coat [Yellow]

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]

2016 Ford Mustang

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Ebony w/Cloth Bucket Seats [Black]

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
14 1/2"4 3/8"None

Wiper Sizes

2002 Ford Mustang

Wiper Sizes

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

2016 Ford Mustang

Wiper Sizes

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

AutoPadre Comparison Tool

Vs.

Compare the Ford Mustang All Specifications Side-By-Side by Year

2021 vs. 2020

2012 vs. 2016

2023 vs. 2007

2010 vs. 2013

2018 vs. 2024