1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 26 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 52 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 874 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Today |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 57 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |