2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda 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, 2004 Ford Focus (175 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
