2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2001 Ford TE-50 and 2001 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (183 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 626 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford TE-50 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 2001 Ford TE-50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | TE-50 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
