2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 10 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti IPL. (343 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti IPL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 235 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 (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti IPL. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti IPL. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2013 Infiniti IPL has manual transmission. 2013 Infiniti IPL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Mustang | IPL |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 343 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1823 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |