1999 Ford Fiesta vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 128 kg more than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
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, 1999 Ford Fiesta (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Fiesta | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 922 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
