1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 13 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 568 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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