2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 522 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 Quest (314 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Quest 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 Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Quest |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
