1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Holden Nova

To start off, 1995 Holden Nova is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Nova (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 117 kg more than 1995 Holden Nova.

Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Holden Nova, 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Nova. 1995 Holden Nova has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Nova will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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