2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 103 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 Nissan 350Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Nissan 350Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
