1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 325 kg more than 1991 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Mustang | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |