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. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Ford F-150. (405 HP @ 5500 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 1031 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.

Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang. 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 6200 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 405 HP 414 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 588 Nm 529 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 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 2729 kg 1698 kg
Vehicle Length 5603 mm 4778 mm
Vehicle Width 2464 mm 2035 mm
Vehicle Height 1994 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase Size 3378 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.5 L/100km 12.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 61 L


 

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