1989 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Honda Civic
To start off, 1997 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic.
Because 1989 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Falcon | 1997 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |