1980 Ford Cougar vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cougar weights approximately 640 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
Because 1980 Ford Cougar 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 1980 Ford Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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. 1980 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Cougar | 1999 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cougar | Civic |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |