2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Focus | Korando |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |