2005 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus 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 9 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |