1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Honda That

To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 31 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 279 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 795 kg more than 2002 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda That, 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That 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. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Ford Mustang 2002 Honda That
Make Ford Honda
Model Mustang That
Year Released 1971 2002
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 51 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 7200 RPM
Torque 503 Nm 61 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 66 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.9 mm 64 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 3400 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2370 mm