1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Honda Accord
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Honda Accord.
Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Accord, 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Accord. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Mustang | 1984 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Accord |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |