2004 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 181 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 (178 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |