2000 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 756 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 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
