2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 287 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (310 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |