1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (212 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 330 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Mustang 1979 Nissan Laurel
Make Ford Nissan
Model Mustang Laurel
Year Released 1995 1979
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1768 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 212 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2680 mm


 

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