2011 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 354 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Mustang | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Mustang | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1627 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
