2005 Ford Econovan vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econovan weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Ford Econovan 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 2005 Ford Econovan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Econovan | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |