1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 425 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
