2007 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (222 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 72 kg more than 2012 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) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2522 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |