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 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (83 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 352 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 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (125 Nm @ 4400 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 | 1751 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |
