2009 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 157 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 Ford Focus (250 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |