2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 73 kg more than 2001 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (411 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Pickup |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 163 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |