2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Ka |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |