2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1843 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Excursion | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2989 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |