2009 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. 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, 2009 Ford Escape (303 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 303 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |