2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 632 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1757 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |