1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1986 Nissan Santana is newer by 15 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Santana weights approximately 70 kg more 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, 1986 Nissan Santana, 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Santana |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 142 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |