2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 100 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.

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 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2004 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Focus 2004 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Focus Accord
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 2352 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 135 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 188 km/hour 227 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.9 seconds 7.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1356 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 65 L


 

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