1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 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 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 123 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2004 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. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Serena | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2283 cc | 3931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |