2006 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (155 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1830 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |