2004 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Ford Laser
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Laser (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 66 kg more than 1989 Ford Laser.
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, 1989 Ford Laser (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 1989 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1989 Ford Laser | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Laser |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |