1986 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 NSU 1000
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Mustang weights approximately 535 kg more than 1965 NSU 1000. 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, 1986 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU 1000. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Mustang | 1965 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Mustang | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2260 mm |
