1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |