2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 412 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |