1991 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1991 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
