2012 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 207 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 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 1994 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 1994 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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