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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 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 1079 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 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 | 4009 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |