1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 21 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.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Cedric. (168 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1985 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Cedric |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |