2003 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2003 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will 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 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Focus. 2001 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Focus | 2001 Toyota Will | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Will |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |