1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 905 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today 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 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Today |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
