2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Opel Vectra

To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 256 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.

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 Opel Vectra (316 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (197 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Focus 2004 Opel Vectra
Make Ford Opel
Model Focus Vectra
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 197 Nm 316 Nm
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90.4 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1247 kg 1503 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 61 L


 

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