2011 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 282 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
