1997 Ford Probe vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Probe would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Probe weights approximately 69 kg more than 2005 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, 1997 Ford Probe (172 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Probe | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Probe | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1161 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |