2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Ford Excursion and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2095 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 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 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. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Excursion | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 130 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3216 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |