2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Nissan Livina

To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 583 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.

Because 2008 Nissan Livina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina will offer significantly more control. 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Ford Mustang 2008 Nissan Livina
Make Ford Nissan
Model Mustang Livina
Year Released 2002 2008
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 1598 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 0 HP
Torque 529 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1660 kg 1077 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 52 L


 

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