2001 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 544 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 1995 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 1995 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1995 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. 1995 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |