2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 161 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Focus | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |