2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 699 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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 Freestar (325 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestar | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
