2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 541 kg more than 2005 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 (186 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1174 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |