2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 645 kg more than 2012 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 (325 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestar | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1294 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |