2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2009 Ford Escape (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |