2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 123 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Accord, 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 (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Mustang | 2013 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Accord |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4805 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1436 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2725 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |