2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 635 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Mustang | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 2263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
