1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 138 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1982 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Mustang | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Mustang | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
