- Engine type: V8
- Displacement: 4.942 liters
- Horsepower: 215 hp @ 4250 rpm
- Torque: 315 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
1989 Mustang 5.0L Engine
- Engine type: V8
- Displacement: 4.942 liters
- Horsepower: 225 hp @ 4000 rpm
- Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
The 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0L engine had more horsepower and torque than the 1989 Mustang engine, but it was also less efficient. The Explorer's engine had a fuel efficiency of 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway, while the Mustang's engine had a fuel efficiency of 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The Mustang's engine also produced a more aggressive sound thanks to its high-flow exhaust manifolds.
