1975 Ford Torino vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 401 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 1975 Ford Torino 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 1975 Ford Torino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Torino | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |
