1985 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Honda Saber
To start off, 2002 Honda Saber is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,649 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Saber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Saber (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Saber should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Saber weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Saber, 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, 2002 Honda Saber (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Saber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang. 2002 Honda Saber has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Saber will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Ford Mustang | 2002 Honda Saber | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Saber |
Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2649 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |