2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Astra (118 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 118 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 Vauxhall Astra (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Focus | Astra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1757 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |