1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2001 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 98 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Nissan Serena 2001 Ford Mustang
Make Nissan Ford
Model Serena Mustang
Year Released 1995 2001
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2283 cc 3801 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 74 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1412 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2880 mm


 

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