1996 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1442 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.
Because 2013 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 2013 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Expedition |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1961 mm |