2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 387 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey, 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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Odyssey 2010 Ford Mustang
Make Honda Ford
Model Odyssey Mustang
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3473 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1603 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4778 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1877 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 61 L


 

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