1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 35 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 597 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Navara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
