2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 410 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1075 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |