1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 245 kg more than 1973 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, 1984 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Mustang | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Violet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
