1989 Ford Corsair vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 19 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 164 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 189 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Corsair | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Corsair | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |