2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester 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 Forester 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 Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |