1993 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 Nissan Laurel. 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 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Laurel.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Ford Mustang 1975 Nissan Laurel
Make Ford Nissan
Model Mustang Laurel
Year Released 1993 1975
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2301 cc 1990 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 106 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3200 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 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2680 mm


 

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