2026 Ford Mustang vs 2026 Honda Accord:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Ford Mustang leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 93 vs 80 — a 13-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Ford Mustang includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). The Honda Accord achieves a higher IIHS designation (Not awarded vs Top Safety Pick). Overall, the Ford Mustang has the stronger safety package, leading on 2 of 6 measured features versus 1 for the Honda Accord (3 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(2–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Ford Mustang vs Honda Accord)
Crash test ratings(0–1–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Ford Mustang vs Honda Accord)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Ford Mustang vs Honda Accord comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: