1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 1973 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford GT 70 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford GT 70 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 1971 Ford GT 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1971 Ford GT 70 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford GT 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 1973 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 70 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2210 mm |
