1984 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1984 Ford Mustang. 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Mustang | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | S2000 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |