1987 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 98 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit.
Because 1987 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 1987 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit, 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, 1987 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Mustang | 2012 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Fit |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2499 mm |
