2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Previa (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 366 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.
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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Previa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |