1975 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1976 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Expedition 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 2012 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Civic | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3327 mm |
