2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 547 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. 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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Insight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
