2002 Ford Fusion vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 163 kg more than 2002 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Fusion | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |