2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 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 (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 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 | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
