2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 675 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 (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol. 2008 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Patrol |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 135 L |