1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 3 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 475 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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, 2007 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford GT 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 70 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1337 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2640 mm |
