2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 182 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 (240 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
