1998 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 116 kg more than 1998 Ford Mustang. 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, 2013 Nissan Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Mustang | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Z |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
