1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Ford Windstar
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Ford Windstar were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Windstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Windstar (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Windstar should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Windstar weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Ford Windstar | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Windstar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
