2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 9 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 239 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Ford Mustang (321 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Mustang | Equinox |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |