2012 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2012 Ford Crown Victoria and 2012 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Crown Victoria | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 369 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |