2010 Ford Mustang: 8 of 15 decision facts sourced. Missing: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating.
2012 Ford Escape: 7 of 15 decision facts sourced. Missing: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume.
| 2010 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov | All-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd fueleconomy.gov | Automatic 6-spd fueleconomy.gov |
| Combined MPG | 19 mpg fueleconomy.gov | 23 mpg fueleconomy.gov |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,550 fueleconomy.gov | $2,900 fueleconomy.gov |
| NHTSA overall | Not rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov | 3 stars nhtsa.gov |
| Recalls (model year) | 6 nhtsa.gov | 2 nhtsa.gov |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | 261 nhtsa.gov | 603 nhtsa.gov |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft fueleconomy.gov | Not yet sourced |
Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Not yet sourced — 2010 Ford Mustang: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating. 2012 Ford Escape: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The Ford Mustang offers fewer owner complaints (261 vs 603); the Ford Escape counters with better fuel economy (23 mpg vs 19 mpg), lower annual fuel cost ($2,900 vs $3,550) and fewer recalls (2 vs 6). The Ford Escape carries a 3-star NHTSA overall rating; the Ford Mustang is not rated. Neither publishes starting MSRP, engine, horsepower, torque and 3 more decision fields yet.
2010 Ford Mustang lists at $27,000 while 2012 Ford Escape lists at $22,000 — 2012 Ford Escape undercuts 2010 Ford Mustang by $5,000 (23%).
Provisional pick: 2010 Ford Mustang — not enough sourced decision facts for 2010 Ford Mustang and 2012 Ford Escape. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.
2010 Ford Mustang: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
2012 Ford Escape: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
| 2010 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd | Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| City MPG | 16 mpg | 20 mpg |
Provisional pick: 2010 Ford Mustang — not enough sourced decision facts for 2010 Ford Mustang and 2012 Ford Escape.
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