2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |