2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1209 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |