2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (144 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 652 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.
Because 2004 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (202 Nm). This means 2004 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Focus | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 74 L |
