1986 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 84 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Sierra | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1096 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 50 L |