2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Ford Expedition and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 103 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Expedition | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |