2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,374 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander (158 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 226 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
