1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 57 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
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, 1985 Honda Accord, 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, 1985 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1985 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Accord |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |