1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (550 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M. 2011 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Mustang | 2011 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Mustang | M |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 550 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2901 mm |