1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 350 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.

Because 1997 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 1997 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

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