1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 34 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 68 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra, 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Sentra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2685 mm |