2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 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 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang.

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 Nissan Titan (385 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Mustang 2011 Nissan Titan
Make Ford Nissan
Model Mustang Titan
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 5598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 313 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 385 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2030 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 19.6 L/100km


 

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