1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 84 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra 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 Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (156 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 156 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |