1969 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 35 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, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | S2000 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |