2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Expedition weights approximately 54 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition 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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic. 2008 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
