1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan Murano

To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang.

Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano, 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (248 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2009 Nissan Murano has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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