2006 Ford Focus vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 677 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 Ford Focus (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2006 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |