1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 76 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Accord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2775 mm |
