2007 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 3 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 7 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (124 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |