1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 540 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 2008 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |