2004 Ford C-MAX vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Ford C-MAX and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 263 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Ford C-MAX (160 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2004 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford C-MAX | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | C-MAX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
