2007 Ford Territory 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 Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (328 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (198 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 831 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Territory is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory 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, 2007 Ford Territory (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Ford Territory 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 Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Territory | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |