2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 498 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |