2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 864 kg more than 2006 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestar | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |