1989 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang.
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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Mustang | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Mustang | M |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |