1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 469 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.
Because 1995 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 1995 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
