1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 50 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
