2004 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 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, 2004 Fiat Ulysse (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Fiat Ulysse | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ulysse | Focus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1736 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |