1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 252 kg more than 1999 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, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1987 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 1987 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 234 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |