2008 Ford Maverick vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Maverick weights approximately 509 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Maverick 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, 2008 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2008 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Maverick | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1096 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
