1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, 2001 Nissan Fusion is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 384 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.

Because 1972 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (328 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2001 Nissan Fusion has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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