1999 Honda S2000 vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000. 1996 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 1999 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | S2000 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
