2007 Ford Ikon vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Ikon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ikon (94 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ikon weights approximately 920 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ikon (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ikon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ikon | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ikon | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |