1979 Ford LTD vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 438 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford LTD 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 LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | LTD | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |