2010 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 271 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Xterra. 2010 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Nissan Xterra | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Xterra | Mustang |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |