1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP) has 156 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 682 kg more than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Pulsar.

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