2004 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 4 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 2,436 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 456 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Condor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2436 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
