2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (292 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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, 2010 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon. 2009 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Yukon | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
