1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1999 Ford Mustang and 1999 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Mustang | 1999 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
