2002 Honda That vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda That would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 446 kg more than 2002 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda That | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | That | Focus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
