1983 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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, 2004 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Civic |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
