2013 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2013 Ford F-150 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. Both 2013 Ford F-150 and 2013 Ford Mustang are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Ford F-150. (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 475 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 (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5415 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2624 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
