1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 334 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Because 1987 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 1987 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |