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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Ford Mustang vs 2006 Ford Mustang

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2018 Ford Mustang

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD310350
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD310350
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD460420
EcoBoost2.3LRWD310350
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD310350
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD460420
GT5.0L V8RWD460420
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD526429
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD526429

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
EcoBoost2.3LRWD1342.21
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD1342.21
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD921.51
EcoBoost2.3LRWD1342.21
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD1342.21
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD921.51
GT5.0L V8RWD921.51
Shelby GT350 R5.2L V8RWD1011.66
Shelby GT3505.2L V8RWD1011.66

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
EcoBoost2.3LRWD202924.5
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD202924.5
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD152419.5
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

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
EcoBoost2.3LRWD12.08.010.0
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD12.08.010.0
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD16.010.012.0
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

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD15.558.7
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD15.558.7
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD16.060.6
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

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

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

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

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

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

Legroom

2018 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)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD44.530.8
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD44.530.8
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD44.530.8
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

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

2018 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)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD11378.2
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD11378.2
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD11378.2
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

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

2018 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)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD37.635.7
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD37.635.7
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD37.635.7
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

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

2018 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)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD95.590.7
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD95.590.7
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD95.590.7
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

2018 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

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

2018 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)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD37.811.518.95.8
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD37.811.518.95.8
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD37.811.518.95.8
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

No Data Available: 2006 Ford Mustang Turning Diameter & Radius Curb To Curb

Ground Clearance

No Data Available: 2018 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: 2018 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

2018 Ford Mustang

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD54.94.58139.41.39
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD54.94.58139.41.39
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD54.94.58139.41.39
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

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD188.315.69478.34.78
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD188.315.69478.34.78
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD188.315.69478.34.78
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

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

2018 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)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD75.46.28191.51.92
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD75.46.28191.51.92
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD75.46.28191.51.92
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

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
EcoBoost2.3LRWD107.18.922722.72
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD107.18.922722.72
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD107.18.922722.72
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

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
EcoBoost2.3LRWD3,642 lbs.310 hp11.7 lbs/hp
EcoBoost Premium2.3LRWD3,642 lbs.310 hp11.7 lbs/hp
GT Premium5.0L V8RWD3,825 lbs.460 hp8.3 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.460 hp8.1 lbs/hp
GT5.0L V8RWD3,705 lbs.460 hp8.1 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

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
2.3L 4 Cyl. 99H Turbo5.7 Qts.5.4 L
5.0L 8 Cyl. 99F10.0 Qts.9.5 L
5.2L 8 Cyl. 99Z10.0 Qts.9.5 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

2018 Ford Mustang

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
V8/5.0L96R9 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

2018 Ford Mustang

Cargo Space

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Ingot Silver Metallic [Silver]
Kona Blue Metallic [Blue]
Lightning Blue Metallic [Blue]
Magnetic Metallic [Gray]
Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat [Orange]
Oxford White [White]
Race Red [Red]
Royal Crimson Metallic Tinted Clearcoat [Red]
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat [Red]
Shadow Black [Black]
Triple Yellow 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

2018 Ford Mustang

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Dark Ceramic w/Cloth Bucket Seats or Cloth Bucket Seats [Beige]
Ebony w/Cloth Bucket Seats or Cloth Bucket Seats [Black]

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

2018 Ford Mustang

Steering Wheel Size

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

2006 Ford Mustang

Steering Wheel Size

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

Wiper Sizes

2018 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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