1981 Ford Probe vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1981 Ford Probe and 1981 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 585 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic.
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, 1981 Ford Probe (148 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic. 1981 Ford Probe has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Probe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Probe | 1981 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Probe | Civic |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
