2000 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2000 Ford Focus (202 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Focus 2006 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Focus Civic
Year Released 2000 2006
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2260 cc 1802 cc
Horse Power 143 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 202 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4300 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 30 L