2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1118 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (321 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2660 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 60 L |
