2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2020 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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