2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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 Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |