2003 Ford Expedition vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 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 133 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1998 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 1998 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic. 2003 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1998 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 | 1998 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 397 Nm | 140 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |