1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 567 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4655 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
