2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
Because 2009 Ford E-150 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 2009 Ford E-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | E-150 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1174 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |