2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1156 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 868 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |