1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | HyperMini |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1900 mm |
