1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 414 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1999 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |