1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 821 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1980 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2980 mm |
