2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1377 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |