not only is this about horsepower, it is also about the power to weight ratio. You got what, a 3.8 in the mustang pushing about 190 hp plus about i dunno 2000+ for weight, and u got a 200 horse prelude that weighs alot less than a mustang, so u do the math. But the v8's, id stay away from them. Just let them rev their engine and hope it blows, thats the only way u'll pass him. lol