1998 Ford Versailles vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Versailles. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Versailles would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Versailles is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Versailles (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Versailles should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1998 Ford Versailles (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Versailles will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Versailles | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Versailles | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
