1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 24 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 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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, 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic |
Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |