1996 Honda Today vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 960 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1994 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Today | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
