1998 Ford Triton 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 Triton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Triton would be higher. At 1,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Triton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Ford Triton. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Triton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Triton weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.

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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Triton has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Triton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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