1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 24 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, 1993 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 51 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord.
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, 1993 Honda Accord, 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1993 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Accord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |