2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 414 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Five Hundred | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
