2007 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 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, 2007 Ford Focus (250 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |