2013 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2013 Ford Mustang and 2013 GMC Acadia 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 369 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 393 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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 Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia. 2013 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Mustang | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Mustang | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 653 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 856 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
