2007 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Altima. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 111 kg more than 2007 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima, 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Altima. (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Altima. 2007 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Nissan Altima | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Altima | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 438 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 61 L |