2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 535 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Focus | Aurora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
