1995 Ford Probe vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Probe would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Probe (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Probe weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 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, 1995 Ford Probe (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Probe | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Probe | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |