2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra

To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1072 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Xterra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Mustang 2009 Nissan Xterra
Make Ford Nissan
Model Mustang Xterra
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 262 HP
Torque 868 Nm 381 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1244 kg 2316 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 80 L


 

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