1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Fiesta | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
