1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 540 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Sunny |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |