1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 158 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Fairlane 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 1979 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |