2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 231 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.
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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (339 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Mustang | 300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
