1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1993 Nissan Gloria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 305 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1993 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
