1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 395 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | Civic |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
