1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 320 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Laurel |
Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |