1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Civic |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
