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 @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 689 kg more than 2011 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 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 Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 173 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1939 kg 1250 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 50 L


 

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