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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 17 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.
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 Honda Civic (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
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 | 1386 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |