2011 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima, 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Mustang | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Altima |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1627 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
