2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka.
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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Ka |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |