2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mustang | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 4018 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 136 L |
