2003 Honda Element vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2003 Honda Element and 2003 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Because 2003 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 2003 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element, 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Element | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Element | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |