2012 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Expedition. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Expedition | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
