2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 307 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie.

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