2004 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 211 kg more than 2008 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 (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |