2013 Ford E-Series vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2013 Ford E-Series and 2013 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 913 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 Ford E-Series | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-Series | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.38:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 150 L | 61 L |
