2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 122 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fiesta | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2210 mm |