2001 Ford EX vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford EX would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford EX (370 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Ford EX.
Because 2001 Ford EX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX 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, 2001 Ford EX (567 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford EX | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | EX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 567 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
