1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 225 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ford Sierra 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 1992 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 1981 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1333 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2330 mm |
