1999 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1999 Ford Focus and 1999 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 400 kg more than 1999 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (146 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Focus | 1999 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |