2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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2001 Ford Mustang | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Yukon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1954 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 93 L |