2008 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 208 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
