2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (144 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 73 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 Pontiac Sunfire (203 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (202 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Focus | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |