2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 122 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, 2005 Ford Escape (206 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Escape |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
