We’ve been waiting a long time for the official figures from Ford’s two most highly anticipated 2015 models, the 2015 Mustang and the 2015 F-150. It seems like the blue oval has been set on releasing a single feature from each model at a time, drawing out the agony over months and weeks, but now we have our sweet release. Now we know.
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The 2015 Ford Mustang will have three engine options, each of which allows the option of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The output numbers are as follows:
Mustang 3.7-liter V-6: 300 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque
Mustang 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4: 310 horsepower, 320 lb-ft of torque
Mustang 5.0-liter V-8: 435 horsepower, 400 lb-ft of torque
Comparing these numbers to the outgoing 2014 model, the V-6’s output has dropped by 5 horsepower, but the V-8’s has risen by 15 hp and 10 lb-ft of torque. Weight increases are minimal across the line. We’re expecting this ponycar to be super speedy no matter what, but of course we don’t have any zero-to-sixty times yet. Soon.
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Meanwhile, figures for the 2015 Ford F-150 are equally impressive. We’ve wondered just how much weight the all-aluminum construction would save ever since it was announced, and now we have an answer.
F-150 3.5-liter V-6: 283 horsepower, 255 lb-ft of torque, 7600 lb. tow rating
F-150 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6: 325 horsepower, 375 lb-ft of torque, 8500 lb. tow rating
The F-150’s EcoBoost V-6 is of an entirely new design, delivering “power and performance in a strong, smart package.” The truck is up to 700 pounds lighter than previous models, and with the improved engine output, it has a 15 percent increase in power-to-weight ratio.
We’ve done the math, and it’s official: We’re even more excited about these vehicles than we thought was possible. Expect to see the 2015 Ford Mustang and the 2015 Ford F-150 at Leith Ford later this year.
(H/T Autoblog, Car and Driver)