1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Honda Civic

To start off, 1978 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 702 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Ford Falcon 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 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Falcon 1978 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Falcon Civic
Year Released 1976 1978
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4092 cc 1169 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 79 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 678 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 3570 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2210 mm


 

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