2006 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2013 Ford Explorer is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Explorer (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Explorer weights approximately 628 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Ford Explorer (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2291 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
