2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 248 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 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition (495 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Expedition 2004 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Expedition Civic
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1395 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 141 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 10.8:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1050 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.9 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 50 L


 

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