2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2010 Ford Mustang and 2010 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 232 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander, 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander. 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Mustang | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 73 L |
