1999 Ford Focus vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 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, 1999 Ford Focus (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
