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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 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. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 194 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 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 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
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 | 210 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |