2012 Ford C-Max vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Ford C-Max is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford C-Max weights approximately 301 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 2012 Ford C-Max (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford C-Max | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | C-Max | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1460 mm |