2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 232 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
