2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 711 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano, 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Murano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |