1986 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 65 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Mustang | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1250 kg |