2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 836 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Because 2005 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Titan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
