1998 Ford Cougar vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (128 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 436 kg more than 1984 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, 1998 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Cougar | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cougar | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.5 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |