2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 14 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, 2004 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2005 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Focus | 75 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |