2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
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 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestar | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |