1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 283 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 1973 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
