2004 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 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, 2009 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Fusion | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |