2008 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 112 kg more than 2008 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, 2004 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2004 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1560 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |