1990 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon.

Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Falcon. 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, 2010 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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