2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Opel Zafira 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 328 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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 Opel Zafira (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
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2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Focus | Zafira |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |