2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |