1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Civic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
