2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 405 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.
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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Expedition | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |