1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 259 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |