2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford C-MAX would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford C-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 243 kg more than 2008 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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford C-MAX has manual transmission. 2007 Ford C-MAX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford C-MAX | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | C-MAX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
