2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 523 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Five Hundred | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
