1993 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 429 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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