2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 153 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 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (332 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Murano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |