1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Nissan Violet

To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 543 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.

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