2001 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Tempo |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |