2007 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 52 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
