2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 9 kg more than 2012 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 E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Mustang | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1575 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 150 L |
