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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 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 496 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 four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |