2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 149 kg more than 1992 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, 2007 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |