2000 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Corsair weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 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, 1991 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 1991 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1991 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Corsair |
Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |