2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1935 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 (576 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Excursion | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Excursion | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 576 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3060 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |