2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 715 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.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Mustang | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Mustang | Silverado |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 2318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |