1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 332 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1198 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |