2005 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Honda That
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda That would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 632 kg more than 2003 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda That 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, 2005 Ford Focus (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2003 Honda That | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | That |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |