2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Nissan Serena

To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 66 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Mustang 1995 Nissan Serena
Make Ford Nissan
Model Mustang Serena
Year Released 2003 1995
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 2283 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2300 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1576 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2740 mm


 

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