1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 38 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 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 955 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2009 Honda Pilot 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. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
