2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (147 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 36 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Focus | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 214 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |