2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 97 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Because 2013 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 2013 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord Crosstour | Mustang |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |