1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Honda Civic
To start off, 1980 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 799 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1980 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 93 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |