2007 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Meteor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |