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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 69 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 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 | 1560 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
