2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Fusion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fusion weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 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 Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fusion | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fusion | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
