2008 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |