2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (157 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 88 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.
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 Toyota Camry (217 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Camry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
