2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mustang | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |