1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 26 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1982 Ford Mustang. 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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Patrol |
Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2980 mm |