2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 270 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
