1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Honda Element

To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 545 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang.

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, 2007 Honda Element, 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 (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.

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