2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 289 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (183 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Verada 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 Verada | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Verada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1221 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
