1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 24 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Violet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
