2000 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 5 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1144 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (202 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 132 L |
