2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fusion (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fusion weights approximately 379 kg more than 2008 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, 2010 Ford Fusion (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Fusion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 3500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |