2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Tonka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Tonka would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Tonka weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka 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 Tonka (814 Nm) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2002 Ford Tonka has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Tonka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Tonka | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 2670 mm |
