1979 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 30 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element 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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Mustang | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Element |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |