2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Maxima (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 280 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 Nissan Maxima (347 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2004 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Maxima |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 347 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |