1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V is newer by 40 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, 2010 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 36 kg more than 2010 Honda CR-V.
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, 2010 Honda CR-V, 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 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda CR-V. 2010 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Mustang | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | CR-V |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 218 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1679 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2619 mm |