2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1772 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (476 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |
