2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 498 kg more than 2000 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2012 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Mustang | FX |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |