2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 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 4,800 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 464 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (321 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4009 cc |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
