1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 395 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2390 mm |