2010 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, both 2010 Honda Jazz and 2010 Ford C-Max were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford C-Max (113 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford C-Max should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford C-Max weights approximately 328 kg more than 2010 Honda Jazz. 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 C-Max (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Jazz | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Jazz | C-Max |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1626 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2648 mm |
