1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 962 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ford Falcon 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 1998 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1975 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1975 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 370 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 42 L |