1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 113 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 Sierra (238 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | Civic |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
