2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 7 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (355 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 909 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Sierra is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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2006 Ford Mustang | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Sierra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1872 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |