2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 1400 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 459 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | 1400 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |