1984 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1991 Ford Corsair is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Corsair (111 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 25 kg more than 1991 Ford Corsair.
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, 1991 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1991 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1991 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
