2004 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 96 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
