2012 Infiniti G37 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti G37 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ford |
| Model | G37 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4655 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2880 mm |
