2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 224 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.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2004 Subaru Baja 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 Subaru Baja will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Focus | Baja |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
