1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 496 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic 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 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic |
Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 153 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |