2004 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 186 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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 (170 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2009 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Fit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
