2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Toyota Tundra | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Tundra | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |