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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 14 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 | 2304 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |