1984 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2004 Nissan 350Z is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 278 kg more than 1984 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, 2004 Nissan 350Z (373 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Mustang | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | 350Z |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |