1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 698 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1981 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1333 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |