2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-150 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 (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 675 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 (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150. 2012 Ford F-150 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. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Ford F-150 2013 Ford Mustang
Make Ford Ford
Model F-150 Mustang
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 438 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 376 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Vehicle Weight 2326 kg 1651 kg
Vehicle Length 5890 mm 4778 mm
Vehicle Width 2012 mm 2035 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1412 mm
Wheelbase Size 3670 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 61 L


 

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