2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2001 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 2007 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Mustang | M |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |