2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
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 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |