2001 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2004 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Highlander (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Highlander 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, 2001 Ford Focus (386 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Highlander. (222 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Highlander. 2004 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Focus | 2004 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Highlander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 222 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |