2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 600 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle 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 Freestyle (281 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestyle | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestyle | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1798 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 |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87.3 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |