2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2007 Ford C-MAX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 317 kg more 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, 2007 Ford C-MAX (240 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Ford C-MAX | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | C-MAX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1558 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |