2010 Ford Edge vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1186 kg more than 2009 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 Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Edge | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2451 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
