2006 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Acura RSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. Both 2006 Acura RSX and 2004 Ford Focus are equipped with a 1,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2006 Acura RSX (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (162 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RSX | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
