2002 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Ford Focus (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
