1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Mustang | FX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2885 mm |
