2001 Ford EX vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 5 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 232 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 518 kg more than 2001 Ford EX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford EX (567 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford EX | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | EX | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 567 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
