2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 8 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Frontier |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |