2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2056 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion 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, 2002 Ford Excursion 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Excursion | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Excursion | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |