1978 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Because 1978 Ford Falcon 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 1978 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
