1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 320 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |