2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |