2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 265 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
