2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1307 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Mustang | Silverado |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 129 L |