1981 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |