2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Focus (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |