1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 53 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
