1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 37 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 (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 378 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Navara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| 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 | 267 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 198 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |
