1986 Ford Meteor vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Meteor 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:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Meteor | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
