2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 565 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 412 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |