1991 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 44 kg more than 1991 Ford Corsair. 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, 1991 Ford Corsair (168 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Corsair | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | Civic |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
