2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 8 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2013 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
