1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 935 kg more than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 1964 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Mustang | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
