1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Titan. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Titan.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Titan. (385 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Titan. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Titan |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 385 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |