1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Datsun 260Z
To start off, both 1978 Ford Mustang and 1978 Datsun 260Z were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Datsun 260Z (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Datsun 260Z should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 Datsun 260Z.
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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Datsun 260Z. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Datsun 260Z.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1978 Datsun 260Z | |
Make | Ford | Datsun |
Model | Mustang | 260Z |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |