2002 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 587 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1344 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1643 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
