2007 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 510 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.
Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (156 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |