1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 235 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |