2004 Ford Focus vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 498 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Ford Focus (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2004 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |