1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 744 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 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 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 153 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 | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |