1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 1976 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Mustang | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
