1999 Ford O21 C vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Ford O21 C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford O21 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford O21 C (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford O21 C should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford O21 C weights approximately 88 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 O21 C (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford O21 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1999 Ford O21 C has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford O21 C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford O21 C | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | O21 C | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |