2009 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 3850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3850 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |