2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,277 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fusion | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1802 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 30 L |
