2007 Ford Focus vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 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, 2007 Ford Focus (156 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |