2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford C-MAX is newer by 2 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 377 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, 2007 Ford C-MAX (155 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford C-MAX | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | C-MAX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
