2001 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ford Fairlane 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 1985 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1985 Ford Fairlane 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. 1985 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
