1994 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fiesta (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 123 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Fiesta (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 963 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
