2004 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Solara weights approximately 103 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, 2001 Toyota Solara (199 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Solara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
