1995 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 141 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |