1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Ford Focus

To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 669 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer 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. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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