1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |
