2005 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fusion. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Fusion (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fusion | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 11.6 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 | 1177 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |