1994 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 360 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
