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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (108 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 112 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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 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 | 1560 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |