2010 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Ford Corsair

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 119 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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