1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 427 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

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