1968 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Mustang | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | S2000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 597 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |