2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 286 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | E-Series |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 474 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.06:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 150 L |