1992 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 48 kg more than 1992 Honda Accord.
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, 2007 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord. 2007 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Focus |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
