2002 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Focus (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |