2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Fusion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fusion weights approximately 107 kg more than 2000 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, 2008 Ford Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fusion | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |