1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang 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 254 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Serena |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 131 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |