1979 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Micra is newer by 31 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Micra weights approximately 222 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang.
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, 2010 Nissan Micra, 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 (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Micra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
