2005 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Honda Civic
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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 56 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Focus (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |