1990 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 356 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Fiesta (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
