2005 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 335 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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, 2005 Ford Focus (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2001 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | City |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
