2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 1676 kg more than 2007 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 Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestyle | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |