1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Megastar II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Megastar II would be higher. At 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 329 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
Because 1977 Ford Megastar II 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 1977 Ford Megastar II. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Megastar II | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Megastar II | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1339 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1249 kg |
