2008 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1974 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
| 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 | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
