1954 Ford Zephyr vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 291 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1954 Ford Zephyr 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 1954 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1954 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Zephyr | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Civic |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |