2006 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 92 kg more than 2004 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, 2006 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 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 | 1362 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |