2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 158 kg more than 2004 Seat Cordoba. 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 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |