2008 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 226 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 1995 Ford Fairlane 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 1995 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2930 mm |
