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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Ford Mustang vs 2006 Ford Mustang

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Engine Horsepower & Torque

2012 Ford Mustang

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
3.7L V6RWD305280
3.7L V6RWD305280
GT5.0L V8RWD412390
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD550510
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD444380
GT5.0L V8RWD412390
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD550510

2006 Ford Mustang

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
4.0L V6RWD210240
4.0L V6RWD210240
GT4.6L V8RWD300320
GT4.6L V8RWD300320

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2012 Ford Mustang

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
3.7L V6RWD821.35
3.7L V6RWD821.35
GT5.0L V8RWD821.35
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD1011.67
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD881.46
GT5.0L V8RWD821.35
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD1011.67

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD651.07

Gas Mileage

2012 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
3.7L V6RWD193024.5
3.7L V6RWD193125
GT5.0L V8RWD182521.5
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD152319
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD172621.5
GT5.0L V8RWD182521.5
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD152319

2006 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
4.0L V6RWD192522
4.0L V6RWD192522
GT4.6L V8RWD172320
GT4.6L V8RWD172320

2012 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
3.7L V6RWD12.08.010.0
3.7L V6RWD12.08.09.0
GT5.0L V8RWD13.09.011.0
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD16.010.012.0
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD14.09.011.0
GT5.0L V8RWD13.09.011.0
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD16.010.012.0

2006 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
4.0L V6RWD12.09.011.0
4.0L V6RWD12.09.011.0
GT4.6L V8RWD14.010.012.0
GT4.6L V8RWD14.010.012.0

Gas Tank Size

2012 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
3.7L V6RWD16.060.6
3.7L V6RWD16.060.6
GT5.0L V8RWD16.060.6
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD16.060.6
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD16.060.6
GT5.0L V8RWD16.060.6
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD16.060.6

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD16.060.6

Gas Tank Range

2012 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
3.7L V6RWD304480392
3.7L V6RWD304496400
GT5.0L V8RWD288400344
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD240368304
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD272416344
GT5.0L V8RWD288400344
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD240368304

2006 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
4.0L V6RWD304400352
4.0L V6RWD304400352
GT4.6L V8RWD272368320
GT4.6L V8RWD272368320

2012 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
3.7L V6RWD489772631
3.7L V6RWD489798644
GT5.0L V8RWD463644554
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD386592489
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD438669554
GT5.0L V8RWD463644554
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD386592489

2006 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
4.0L V6RWD489644566
4.0L V6RWD489644566
GT4.6L V8RWD438592515
GT4.6L V8RWD438592515

Towing Capacity

2012 Ford Mustang

Towing Capacity

Trim Engine Drive train Towing Capacity (lbs)
3.7L V6RWD1,000 lbs.
3.7L V6RWD1,000 lbs.
GT5.0L V8RWD1,000 lbs.
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD1,000 lbs.
GT5.0L V8RWD1,000 lbs.

No Data Available: 2006 Ford Mustang Towing Capacity

Legroom

2012 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)
3.7L V6RWD42.429.8
3.7L V6RWD42.429.8
GT5.0L V8RWD42.429.8
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD42.429.8
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD42.429.8
GT5.0L V8RWD42.429.8
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD42.429.8

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD42.730.3

2012 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)
3.7L V6RWD107.775.7
3.7L V6RWD107.775.7
GT5.0L V8RWD107.775.7
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD107.775.7
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD107.775.7
GT5.0L V8RWD107.775.7
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD107.775.7

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD108.577

Headroom

2012 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)
3.7L V6RWD38.836.5
3.7L V6RWD38.534.7
GT5.0L V8RWD38.836.5
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD38.836.5
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD38.534.7
GT5.0L V8RWD38.534.7
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD38.534.7

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD38.634.7

2012 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)
3.7L V6RWD98.692.7
3.7L V6RWD97.888.1
GT5.0L V8RWD98.692.7
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD98.692.7
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD97.888.1
GT5.0L V8RWD97.888.1
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD97.888.1

2012 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
GT4.6L V8RWD9888.1

Ground Clearance

No Data Available: 2012 Ford Mustang Ground Clearance (inches)

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD5.7

No Data Available: 2012 Ford Mustang Ground Clearance (cm)

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD14.5

Height

2012 Ford Mustang

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
3.7L V6RWD56.14.67142.51.43
3.7L V6RWD55.64.63141.21.41
GT5.0L V8RWD564.67142.21.42
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD55.94.661421.42
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD55.14.591401.4
GT5.0L V8RWD55.84.65141.71.42
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD55.44.62140.71.41

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD55.44.62140.71.41

Length

2012 Ford Mustang

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
3.7L V6RWD188.115.67477.84.78
3.7L V6RWD188.115.67477.84.78
GT5.0L V8RWD188.215.684784.78
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD188.215.684784.78
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD188.115.67477.84.78
GT5.0L V8RWD188.215.684784.78
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD188.215.684784.78

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD18815.67477.54.78

Width Without Mirrors

2012 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)
3.7L V6RWD73.96.16187.71.88
3.7L V6RWD73.96.16187.71.88
GT5.0L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88
GT5.0L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD73.96.16187.71.88

Wheelbase

2012 Ford Mustang

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
3.7L V6RWD107.18.922722.72
3.7L V6RWD107.18.922722.72
GT5.0L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
GT5.0L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD107.18.922722.72

2006 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
GT4.6L V8RWD107.18.922722.72

Curb Weight

2012 Ford Mustang

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
3.7L V6RWD3,586 lbs.305 hp11.8 lbs/hp
3.7L V6RWD3,453 lbs.305 hp11.3 lbs/hp
GT5.0L V8RWD3,718 lbs.412 hp9.0 lbs/hp
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD3,969 lbs.550 hp7.2 lbs/hp
Boss 3025.0L V8RWD3,631 lbs.444 hp8.2 lbs/hp
GT5.0L V8RWD3,605 lbs.412 hp8.8 lbs/hp
Shelby GT5005.4L V8RWD3,820 lbs.550 hp6.9 lbs/hp

2006 Ford Mustang

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
4.0L V6RWD3,477 lbs.210 hp16.6 lbs/hp
4.0L V6RWD3,352 lbs.210 hp16.0 lbs/hp
GT4.6L V8RWD3,612 lbs.300 hp12.0 lbs/hp
GT4.6L V8RWD3,356 lbs.300 hp11.2 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2012 Ford Mustang

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
3.7L 6 Cyl.6.0 Qts.5.7 L5W-20
5.0L 8 Cyl.8.0 Qts.7.6 L5W-20
5.0L 8 Cyl.8.5 Qts.8.0 L5W-50
5.4L 8 Cyl.6.4 Qts.6.1 L5W-50

2006 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

Battery Size

2012 Ford Mustang

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard Ex Pkg, Boss96R9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8"

2006 Ford Mustang

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard96R9 9/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 7/8"
Opt40R10 15/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8"

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2012 Ford Mustang

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Coupe V6 Trunk Volume13.4 ft30.38 m3
2dr Coupe V6 Premium Trunk Volume13.4 ft30.38 m3
2dr Coupe GT Trunk Volume13.4 ft30.38 m3
2dr Coupe GT Premium Trunk Volume13.4 ft30.38 m3
2dr Coupe Boss 302 Trunk Volume13.4 ft30.38 m3
2dr Coupe Shelby GT500 Trunk Volume13.4 ft30.38 m3
2dr Convertible V6 Trunk Volume9.6 ft30.27 m3
2dr Convertible V6 Premium Trunk Volume9.6 ft30.27 m3
2dr Convertible GT Trunk Volume9.6 ft30.27 m3
2dr Convertible GT Premium Trunk Volume9.6 ft30.27 m3
2dr Convertible Shelby GT500 Trunk Volume9.6 ft30.27 m3

2006 Ford Mustang

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Coupe Standard Trunk Volume13.1 ft30.37 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 Convertible Standard Trunk Volume9.7 ft30.27 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

Timing Belt Or Chain

2012 Ford Mustang

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
3.7L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.6L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
5.4L V8 SuperchargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2006 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

2012 Ford Mustang

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Black [Black]
Grabber Blue [Blue]
Ingot Silver Metallic [Silver]
Kona Blue Metallic [Blue]
Lava Red Metallic [Red]
Performance White [White]
Race Red [Red]
Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat [Red]
Sterling Gray Metallic [Gray]
Yellow Blaze Metallic Tri-coat [Yellow]

2006 Ford Mustang

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Black Clearcoat [Black]
Legend Lime Clearcoat Metallic [Green]
Performance White Clearcoat [White]
Redfire Clearcoat Metallic [Red]
Satin Silver Clearcoat Metallic [Silver]
Screaming Yellow Clearcoat [Yellow]
Torch Red Clearcoat [Red]
Tungsten Gray Clearcoat Metallic [Gray]
Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic [Blue]
Windveil Blue Clearcoat Metallic [Blue]

Interior Colors

2012 Ford Mustang

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Charcoal Black w/Cloth Bucket Seats [Black]
Medium Stone w/Cloth Bucket Seats [Gray]

2006 Ford Mustang

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Black Roof [Black]
Dark Charcoal w/Aberdeen Embossed Leather Sport Bucket Seats [Gray]
Dark Charcoal w/Fabric Sport Bucket Seats [Gray]
Dark Charcoal/Red Accent w/Aberdeen Embossed Red Leather 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 Roof [Gray]

Steering Wheel Size

No Data Available: 2012 Ford Mustang Oil Capacity

2006 Ford Mustang

Steering Wheel Size

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

Wiper Sizes

2012 Ford Mustang

Wiper Sizes

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

2006 Ford Mustang

Wiper Sizes

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