2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 5 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 512 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2009 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Navara |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |