2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 522 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (334 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Quest |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |