1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 41 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 191 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour. 2013 Honda Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Crosstour |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1898 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |