1998 Ford Focus vs. 1997 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Civic weights approximately 1 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus. 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, 1998 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Focus | 1997 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1169 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |