2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar 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 52 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 738 kg more than 2013 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 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 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestar | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
