2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 8 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 415 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.

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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Mustang 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
Make Ford Chevrolet
Model Mustang Avalanche
Year Released 2004 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4009 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 117 L


 

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