1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX 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 27 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 273 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX. 2012 Infiniti FX 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 FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Mustang | FX |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 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 Weight | 1615 kg | 1888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |