2011 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (322 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 623 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra. 2013 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford Mustang | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Sierra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 412 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 528 Nm | 472 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |