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 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 276 kg more than 2005 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 (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 | 2522 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |