2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,487 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 94 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 X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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 X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan X-Trail 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 X-Trail | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
