2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 294 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Because 2006 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |
