2000 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 390 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
