2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 724 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
