2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 44 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
Because 2006 Ford E-250 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 2006 Ford E-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-250 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | E-250 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |