1989 Nissan Vanette vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 44 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang.
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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 1995 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Vanette | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Vanette | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2580 mm |