2004 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 3 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 Subaru Outback Sport 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, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport 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, 2007 Subaru Outback Sport (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2007 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Focus | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
