2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz 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 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 46 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 372 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Jazz |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |