2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 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 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.

Because 2006 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 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 F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-250 2005 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model F-250 Civic
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4198 cc 1672 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 79.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 103 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.8:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 6250 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3970 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 114 L 50 L


 

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