1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1981 Nissan Stanza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 87 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 248 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza, 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza. 1981 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Stanza |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |