1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1991 Ford Fairlane 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 1991 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Fairlane | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic |
Year Released | 1991 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |