2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Nissan AXY

To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan AXY. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan AXY would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2001 Nissan AXY. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan AXY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan AXY weights approximately 184 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.

Because 2003 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 2003 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan AXY, 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan AXY. (314 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan AXY. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan AXY has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan AXY will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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