1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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 1 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 297 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2649 mm |
