1990 Ford Probe vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1990 Ford Probe and 1990 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Ford Probe. (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Probe weights approximately 224 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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 Probe (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Probe | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Probe | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |
