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, 2008 Ford Fusion (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fusion weights approximately 127 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
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 | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |