1984 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 29 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP) has 254 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1679 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2013 Ford F-150 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | F-150 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 2534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 136 L |