2013 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, both 2013 Ford Mustang and 2013 Ford Transit Connect were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 214 kg more than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 682 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. 2013 Ford Transit Connect 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 Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Ford Mustang | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 653 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 856 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 2113 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |