2009 Ford Maverick vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Maverick is newer by 4 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 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Maverick (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Maverick weights approximately 364 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 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Ford Maverick (175 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Maverick | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Maverick | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |