1998 Ford Probe vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Probe would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Probe (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 138 kg more than 1998 Ford Probe.
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 Probe (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Probe | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Probe | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
