1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 885 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Fairlane 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 1989 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2210 mm |