1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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, 2003 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 164 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 2003 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |