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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 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. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 60 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, 2005 Honda Civic (155 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (124 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 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:
2007 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 155 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |