1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 98 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |