2004 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda CR-V weights approximately 144 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
