2002 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 103 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Mustang | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |