1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Honda That
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 24 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 2005 Honda That | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | That |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
