2003 Ford Expedition vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 2003 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
