1983 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 23 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (188 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 393 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang. 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, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Ford Mustang | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Accord |
Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |