2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |