2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2010 Ford C-Max is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford C-Max weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 Ford C-Max (300 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2010 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | C-Max |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 300 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1828 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1626 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2648 mm |