1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1980 Honda Civic
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Civic weights approximately 65 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Honda Civic (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 1980 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |