1972 Ford LTD vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Ford LTD 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 1972 Ford LTD. 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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford LTD | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | LTD | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |