2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 665 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 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Mustang | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Tundra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5329 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3221 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |