2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Crew. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 69 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mustang | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Crew |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |