1998 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
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 (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
