2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 77 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
