1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 248 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 67 kg more than 1987 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Cedric.

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