1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti EX. (316 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti EX.
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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX. 2012 Infiniti EX has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Mustang | EX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
