2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 533 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |