2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 168 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima, 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 Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang. 2005 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Maxima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |