2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1827 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Excursion | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Excursion | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2204 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |