2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 2000 Ford ST 460 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 2000 Ford ST 460. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford ST 460 2008 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model ST 460 Civic
Year Released 2000 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 460 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 174 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2660 mm