1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
