2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Fusion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 845 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fusion | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |