2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Focus (183 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1221 kg | 1226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |