2006 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape 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 2,261 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 505 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 Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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, 2006 Ford Escape (206 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1668 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
