2004 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Swift (123 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 287 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Focus | Swift |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
