1980 Ford Fiesta vs. 1989 Honda Civic
To start off, 1989 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Fiesta | 1989 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
