1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 36 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 86 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Honda Accord 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. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Accord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
