2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 911 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2556 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 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 | 98 L | 61 L |
