2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford E-350 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-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-350 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
