2004 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Focus (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 30 L |