2004 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 202 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
