1986 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (162 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 224 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird. 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 Thunderbird (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Thunderbird | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Thunderbird | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
