2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 296 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 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 (326 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Mustang 2010 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Mustang Civic
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 326 Nm 173 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1201 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4503 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1753 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 50 L