1976 Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 37 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fiesta | 1978 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |