1986 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 187 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, 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, both vehicles can yield 161 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1986 Ford Mustang | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |