1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Falcon | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
