2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 1 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 883 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |