2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Honda Accord

To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 2 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 212 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.

Because 2006 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 2006 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (340 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Mustang 2008 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Mustang Accord
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 139 HP
Torque 868 Nm 340 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1244 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 65 L