2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestar (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 670 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 Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2005 Ford Freestar 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 Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestar | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
