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 2,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 295 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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 | 1983 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
