1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 378 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1969 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 1969 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |