1986 Ford Sierra 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 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 103 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 281 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra.
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, 2009 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Sierra | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 50 L |
