1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 785 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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. 1999 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ford Mustang | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |