1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 381 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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