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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 1745 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (156 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
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 | 1594 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 156 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |