2005 Holden UTE vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 2005 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 248 kg more than 2005 Holden UTE. 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 Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden UTE | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | UTE | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 653 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 856 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
