1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 17 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 138 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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, 1996 Honda CRX, 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 (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | CRX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2380 mm |
