2004 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2011 Nissan Livina is newer by 7 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1049 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, 2004 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2011 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Livina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
