1994 Ford Royale vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1994 Ford Royale is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Royale (109 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic.
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 Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Royale | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Royale | Civic |
Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 173 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |