1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 GMC Yukon

To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1883 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Yukon. (517 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Yukon. 2010 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Ford Mustang 2010 GMC Yukon
Make Ford GMC
Model Mustang Yukon
Year Released 1997 2010
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 352 HP
Torque 678 Nm 517 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 936 kg 2819 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 5649 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 2009 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3302 mm