2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 239 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |