1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1999 Nissan Serena is newer by 28 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 19 kg more than 1999 Nissan Serena.
Because 1999 Nissan Serena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena will offer significantly more control. 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. 1999 Nissan Serena 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. 1999 Nissan Serena will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 1999 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Serena |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1840 mm |