2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 23 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 261 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, 1984 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |