2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 83 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (411 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |
