1999 Honda Today vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 935 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Today | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2035 mm |
