2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 403 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline 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 (529 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |
