2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
