1970 Ford 17 vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 111 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford 17 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 1970 Ford 17. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.

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