2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Ford Focus

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2004 Audi A4 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A4 2004 Ford Focus
Make Audi Ford
Model A4 Focus
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 178 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 88.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 18.0:1
Top Speed 235 km/hour 188 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.3 seconds 10.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 6.5 L/100km 4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.4 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 4.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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