1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1962 Honda S500
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 505 kg more than 1962 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Mustang | 1962 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | S500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2010 mm |