2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2010 Ford Mustang and 2010 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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, 2010 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang. 2010 Subaru Outback 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. 2010 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Mustang | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Outback |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |