2007 Ford Freestyle vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Freestyle (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Ford Freestyle (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Ford Freestyle has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Freestyle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Freestyle | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestyle | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |