1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Mustang (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Mustang weights approximately 335 kg more than 1975 Nissan Violet. 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, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Violet |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |