2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 217 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1137 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
