1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |