2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 674 kg more than 2005 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 Freestar (357 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (179 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestar | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 179 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |