1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 492 kg more than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol, 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic Del Sol |
Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 348 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2380 mm |