2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 8 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti EX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti EX weights approximately 227 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX. 2011 Infiniti EX has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Mustang | EX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
