1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 380 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
Because 1993 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 1993 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |