2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 279 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.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (202 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Focus | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1221 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
