1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 50 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic.
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, 1989 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Corsair | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Corsair | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |