2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 388 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (94 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |