2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
