2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mustang and 2001 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 452 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |