1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1995 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (278 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang. 1995 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 1995 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Mustang | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |
