2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Fiesta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 106 kg more than 1996 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, 2006 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |