2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 7 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 338 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.
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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Mustang | Nitro |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 74 L |