The Ford Focus is the world's best-selling small car. That was no misprint - the most popular small car in the entire world, and it has this distinction for a number of reasons. The 2003 Ford Focus are affordable, comfortable and safe, and it has the perfect blend of handling and power. With an almost exorbitant number of different configurations, the Focus offers a style fit for anyone in the market for a five-passenger vehicle. The 2003 Ford Focus is available in four distinct body styles: three-door hatchback, four-door sedan, four-door wagon and the five-door hatchback. There are different trim levels for each of the body types, starting with the LX model on four-door sedans and moving all the way up to the sporty SVT model for hatchbacks.

For 2004 the SE, ZX3 and ZX5 models of the Ford Focus offer a 130-horsepower 2.0-liter Zetec I4. This engine is matched with a 5-speed manual transaxle designed with low-friction needle-roller bearings to help improve fuel economy and performance. Another engine is a 2.3-liter I4 that produces 145 horsepower and 149 lb-ft of torque. It is used by the Ford Focus ZTS models. Finally, sporty SVT models feature the strongest of all the 2.0-liter I4s. It delivers 170 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque.

Compare this Focus with the new 2004 Civic.

2004 Civic

The standard features on all new 2004 Honda Civic models include improved seat fabric, sporting four spoke steering wheel and rear adjustable outboard headrests. The new easier to read gauges are on all HX, LX and EX models. Honda Civic has also added standard 4 speaker CD systems with theft deterrent to the HX and LX, these are also standard on the GX and EX sedan. The EX coupe will surround you in sound with six well-placed speakers. The all time favorites return including the air conditioning with micron filter system on the LX, GX, and EX. Air bags are available on request for the DX and HX.

Compare the Ford's new Focus with the Civic, Matrix and last years 2003 Impala.

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