2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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 (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Frontier |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |