2003 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 65 kg more than 2003 Ford Focus.
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, 2003 Ford Focus (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Focus | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
