2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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 Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Thunderbird | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |