2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1990 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 Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |