2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 126 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
