2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 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 147 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1676 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-350 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | E-350 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |