1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 935 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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 Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Thunderbird | 1977 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Thunderbird | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |