1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Honda City
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 245 kg more than 2003 Honda City.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda City, 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 2003 Honda City | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | City |
Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |