2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 202 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (414 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 179 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 | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |