1998 Ford Courier vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Courier would be higher. At 1,798 cc, 1998 Ford Courier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Courier (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Courier weights approximately 144 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.

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 Courier (179 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Courier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Courier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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