2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 449 kg more than 2002 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 Freestar (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestar | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |