2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 537 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |