2003 Ford Maverick vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Maverick weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Maverick (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Maverick | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Maverick | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |