2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Proton Impian
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Proton Impian were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton Impian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Proton Impian. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Impian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 187 kg more than 2004 Proton Impian. 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 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Impian. (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Impian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Proton Impian | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | Focus | Impian |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
