1984 Ford Tempo vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 16 kg more than 1984 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Tempo | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Tempo | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2306 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |