1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Honda Jazz
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 459 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Honda Jazz (93 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Mustang | 1984 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Jazz |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 1231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 93 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |