2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 180 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 2013 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |