2006 Ford Ka vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Ka is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ka weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 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 Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ka | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |