1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 504 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 (728 Nm) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Vanette |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2080 mm |