2007 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Escape weights approximately 449 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Escape | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
