1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |