1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Honda S-MX

To start off, 1997 Honda S-MX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1997 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda S-MX weights approximately 330 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.

Because 1997 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX 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, 1997 Honda S-MX (190 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1997 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1997 Honda S-MX has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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