1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Honda Civic
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 400 kg more than 1982 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1982 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |