1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 115 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Mustang | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Laurel |
Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |